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David Alan Hignite 8/12/1958 – 4/12/2018
David Alan Hignite, former resident of Carpinteria, passed away at his home in Citrus Heights, California on April 12, 2018. David was born in Bakersfield on August 12, 1958 to Nola and Clayton Hignite. He was their eldest son, and brother to older sister Peggy and younger brother Timothy. David graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1976. David relocated to Citrus Heights, California in 1977 where he later met and married Kathy Bordigon. They welcomed daughter Lacey Marie Hignite in 1997. David is survived by his wife, Kathy, and daughter Lacey of Citrus Heights, his mother, Nola Ferguson of Carpinteria, sister Peggy Crosby of Tehachapi, California, brother Tim Hignite of Ventura, nephew Michael (Monica) Crosby and children of Palmdale, and nephew Patrick Crosby of Encinitas. He was preceded in death by his father Clayton Hignite of Carpinteria. Memorial services will be held on May 20, 2018, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5731 Cypress Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608.
Myron Joseph Collins 8/23/1964 – 4/13/2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Myron Joseph Collins announces his passing on April 13, 2018 in Santa Barbara, California. Myron was born on August 23, 1964 in Monterey to parents Wilbur and Joyce. After a couple of years of living in the Seaside/Monterey area, the family moved to Prunedale and then eventually settled in Aptos. He grew up in the country and enjoyed riding his dirt bike and going fishing. He attended Aptos High School and Renaissance High School, and was active in high school sports. He is survived by his brothers William and Blythe, and his sister Kelly Holland of North Carolina. A memorial to remember Myron will be held on Sunday June 3, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Seal Fountain on Linden Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sarah House of Santa Barbara at 2612 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 or sarahhousesb.org/.
James Russell Graham 1/10/1936 – 5/11/2018
James Russell Graham, also called “Jimmy” and “Papa,” age 82, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, surrounded by loving family at his home in Santa Barbara, California. He was born January 10, 1936 to Aurora Graham (Osuna) and Ernest Graham and resided in Carpinteria until he met his beautiful wife Barbara Graham (Herrera), then moved to Santa Barbara to raise their family. He is survived by daughters Kathleen, Janice (Diana Bow), Lina (Juan) and Jamie, son Charles and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his beautiful beloved wife Barbara, son James Russell Patrick and daughters Margaret Mary and Barbara Anne. Jimmy was known for his kindness, humor and generosity to all, and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family, gardening (for which he had such an amazing gift), singing while listening to music during a project around the house, joking to make family laugh, attending any extracurricular activities for his great-grandchildren, and attending mass regularly. He was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, godfather, uncle, cousin and friend, and will be tremendously missed each and every day until we see him again. He yearned to be joined with his beloved wife Barbara every day and is now hugging and kissing her everyday while continuing to love, protect and pray for his family and friends. The Rosary Recitation will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. and the Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10 a.m., both at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 1300 East Valley Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108 where he was an active usher at the Saturday evening Mass.
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Eleanor Irene Fratis Sanders 7/8/1921 – 4/24/2018
Eleanor Sanders of Carpinteria died on April 24, 2018, at Mission Terrace, in Santa Barbara, following a brief illness. Born July 8, 1921, in San Francisco, Eleanor grew up in Lompoc and Buellton and graduated from junior college in Santa Maria. In 1944, she became a WAVE and attended the U.S. Naval Training School in Georgia. Eleanor moved to Carpinteria in 1950, and became a lifetime resident. She was active in numerous organizations in the valley, including the Boy Scouts, Eastern Star, American Business Women’s Association, Community Church Women’s Association, and more. She will be remembered as a second mother to many of her children’s friends, (the Mecham Kids) and for her kindness, which she offered without hesitation, to stray kids or those in need. She is survived by her children, Jim Mecham (Jeanne), Roseburg, Oregon, David Mecham (Randi), Manzanita, Oregon, Carol Brown (Rick), Rapid City, South Dakota, and Sara Mecham (daughter-inlaw) of Carpinteria, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her son, Jeff Mecham is recently deceased. A private family gathering was held for Eleanor “Ellie” Sanders and Jeff Mecham on May 12.
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